Top Political Science Universities & Colleges in USA in 2025 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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Some of the best political science universities in USA offer courses that assure a promising career in the field. A rigorous curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with various national and international organisations impart the key skills needed to understand the fundamentals and functioning of these institutions.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is renowned for its research projects and internship opportunities along with the dual degree options.

The University of Chicago offers a unique blend of computational analysis and public policy courses where students can specialise in econometrics, machine learning, visualisation and application development which are involved in the policy realm.

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#161Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa81.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.3K/YrLiving$14.1K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo115IELTS6.5$50.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 99 by US News in 2025
#162Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis logo

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis

Indiana, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.2K/YrLiving$9.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Media and Public AffairsDuolingo90IELTS5.5$34.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#163Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.1K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.A Political Science (Public Po...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 107 by US News in 2025
#164Utah State University logo

Utah State University, Logan

Utah, Usa94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.6K/YrLiving$4.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Political ScienceIELTS6$27.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(1 User)
#165West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa73%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/YrAdmission B.A Political Science:Comparativ...Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(3 Users)
#166University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho, Moscow

Idaho, Usa79.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.1K/YrLiving$8.7K/YrAdmission B.S Political ScienceDuolingo100TOEFL70PTE48$28.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.5/10(3 Users)
#167The City College of New York logo

The City College of New York, New York City

New York, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.3K/YrLiving$22.3K/YrAdmission M.A International RelationsDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$30.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#168University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi, University

Mississippi, Usa98%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.4K/YrLiving$10.5K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE53$28.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#169Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa69.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission B.A International RelationsTOEFL85$13K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(3 Users)
#170University of Nevada logo

University of Nevada, Reno

Nevada, Usa85.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.6K/YrLiving$10.9K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo95IELTS6$26.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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4.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 501 by ARWU in 2022
#171Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa
Tuition:  $36.7K/YrAdmission M.A Political ScienceGRE298TOEFL90PTE59$38.1K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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7.0/10(1 User)
#172University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

North Carolina, Usa6.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.7K/YrLiving$10.2K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$22.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(1 User)
#173Western Michigan University logo

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

Michigan, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.6K/YrAdmission B.A Political Science - Secondar...Duolingo100IELTS6.0PTE48$22.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 1524 by CWUR in 2025
#174Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.8K/YrLiving$13.2K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo110TOEFL80PTE53$40.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 832 by CWUR in 2025
#175Marquette University logo

Marquette University, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.1K/YrLiving$11.9K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Political ScienceDuolingo115IELTS6.5$50.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#176University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $40.6K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceIELTS6.0PTE49$40.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)
#177University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.4K/YrLiving$7.5K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo95IELTS5.5PTE44$22.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 1446 by CWUR in 2025
#178University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego, San Diego

California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $58.4K/YrLiving$12.6K/YrAdmission B.A International RelationsDuolingo115IELTS6.5$58.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 142 by FORBES in 2019
#179University of San Francisco logo

University of San Francisco, San Francisco

California, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $43.2K/YrLiving$14.3K/YrAdmission M.A Urban and Public AffairsDuolingo120TOEFL90PTE61$26.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 1417 by CWUR in 2025
#180California Polytechnic State University logo

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California, Usa29.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.7K/YrLiving$13.1K/YrAdmission B.A Political ScienceDuolingo115TOEFL80$31.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2026Ranked 1402 by CWUR in 2025